Senior Radiation Analysis Engineer

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee clubs

Health and finance workshops

Off-site events and cultural discounts

Job summary

Draper is seeking a Senior Radiation Analysis Engineer to support cross-disciplinary teams in Cambridge, MA or Clearfield, UT. The role focuses on radiation effects on materials and electronics and translating these effects into practical system design implications.

Applicants should have hands-on radiation engineering experience, be able to mentor junior engineers, and contribute to published reports and presentations. On-site work is required at least 60% time.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on system performance.
• Design hardening and verify performance across radiation effects (dose rate, TID, NDD, SEE).
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; communicate progress via reports and presentations.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide design insights based on analysis outcomes across technical challenges.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical ability

Radiation interactions

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Physics

Bachelor's in Electrical/Nuclear Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.

Job Description Summary

The Contested Environment System Analysis group is seeking a Senior-level Radiation Analysis Engineer to support cross-disciplinary teams to solve complex system architecture, requirements, and analysis challenges driven by radiation environments. Candidates should have hands-on experience with radiation effects on materials and electronics and be able to translate those effects into practical implications for system design. The candidate will be expected to work effectively in a team environment, mentor junior engineers, and communicate progress and results through published reports and presentations. This role requires at least 60% time on-site in either Cambridge, MA or Clearfield, UT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support engineering decisions based on radiation effects on overall system performance.


• Design harden and verify the performance of systems across multiple radiation effects, including dose rate, total ionizing dose (TID), neutron displacement damage (NDD), and single event effects (SEE).


• Support interdisciplinary teams to ensure that radiation hardening is maintained across the product lifecycle.


• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to task planning and technical development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in program requirements.


• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams (fewer than 5 people). Seeks to align team towards program goals and builds trust within the team.


• Able to provide insight and suggest design modifications based on analysis outcomes, and to apply analysis techniques across a range of technical challenges.


• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies for them.


• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.


• Performs other related duties as needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members. program leadership, and non-technical personnel.


• Excellent analytical skills to support modeling and analysis tasks.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with regard to planning critical test and analysis activities.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.


• Solid understanding of radiation interactions with materials and devices.

Education

Requires a Bachelor's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or other relevant field. A Master's degree, or PhD is preferred.

Experience

Requires 5-7 years Radiation Engineering or related experience.

Additional Requirements

Applicants selected for this position must be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. A Current In Scope Secret Clearance Is Required.

Job Location

• City: Cambridge


• State: Massachusetts


• Postal Code: 02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $220,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].